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Fidelity Study Reveals Changing Views On Student Debt
Fidelity’s 2025 study shows students focus on cost, career, and realistic student debt expectations for college. The post Fidelity Study Reveals Chan…
U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion
The U.S. hits a $37 trillion debt milestone, driven by pandemic borrowing and new legislation that adds trillions more. The post U.S. National Debt R…
5 Side Hustles To Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
Learn how online tutoring, pet care, and other side jobs can speed up your student loan payoff. The post 5 Side Hustles To Pay Off Your Student Loans…
Did Last Week’s Mortgage Rate Drop Finally Break the Ice?
The July jobs report, released Aug. 1, was not the news the government or the country wanted to hear. So chagrined was President Donald Trump that he…
Friday Flight: Bad RAPs, Price Match Murder, & Premium Points Credit Cards – Episode 1,020
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…
High DTI (Debt-to-Income)? How to Still Buy Rentals (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley Kehr and Tony J Robinson answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook…
How Short-Term Rental Mortgages Can You Help You Scale Your Business
This article is presented by Host Financial. I still remember trying to buy my second short-term rental. The numbers made sense, and the demand was t…
Small But Mighty Real Estate Investing w/ Chad Carson – Episode 1,016 (Bestie)
We’re stoked to be talking with our friend Chad Carson, aka Coach Carson, which is also where you can find him online: CoachCarson.com. We’ve known C…
The Mortgage Rate Outlook For the Rest of the Year and 2026
Mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high in 2025, and while some people keep waiting for relief, I don’t think it’s coming as quickly—or as dramati…
2025 Mid-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions (Update)
Will mortgage rates finally fall in the second half of 2025? Host Dave Meyer predicted rates in the mid-6’s back in December, which has proved …
Episode 218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)
Last week, we met Dominique (33) and Chris (34)—a couple earning $180K a year, raising a toddler, and still living paycheck to paycheck. Dominique fe…
529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs
529 plan funds can now cover books, online materials, and testing fees for K-12 students. The post 529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs appe…
Mortgage Rate Drops Are Coming: How to Prepare Today
Looking to buy a rental property in the next 12 months or so? The housing market is shifting fast, and today’s guest has some major insights on what’…
An Operating Costs Crisis That’s Driving Many Landlords Out of Business
Over the past year, the gap between the number of active sellers and active buyers has widened to its largest margin since the wake of the Great Rece…
Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Reports After Court Ruling
A judge has struck down the CFPB's medical debt rule, allowing it to appear on credit reports again. The post Medical Debt Will Return To Credit Repo…
Understanding the Risks of Private Debt—And How to Manage Them
Private debt investing can be an excellent way to generate passive income, offering higher yields than traditional bonds or dividend stocks. However,…
The Hidden Expense Driving Up College Costs: Room And Board
Room and board expenses make up most college costs at many schools. Learn what this means for your family's budget, and why it's the real problem for…
Loan Budgeting Made Simple (Pay Off Debt and Build Wealth)
Loan budgeting means having a plan to pay off debt while still living your life — without the stress of constantly juggling payments. Why Most People…
Understanding the Mortgage Spread and How It Impacts the Housing Market
This year, real estate investors and homeowners alike are closely watching high mortgage rates, yet many may not fully understand the mortgage spread…
Credit Card Debt Stands At $1.18 Trillion In 2025
U.S. credit card debt hits $1.18 trillion. Young adults face rising delinquencies and high rates. The post Credit Card Debt Stands At $1.18 Trillion …